Formed in 2007 in Los Angeles, Huntress released their debut album Spell Eater in 2012, their brand of witchy, occult-powered heavy metal striking a major chord in a climate becoming increasingly dominated by metalcore also-rans and overproduced slop. Leading the charge was their charismatic frontwoman, Jill Janus.
A practicing witch who had previously dabbled in opera singing, DJing and modelling, Jill became one of the most recognisable faces in the 2010s metal scene, her powerful voice, enigmatic personality and captivating stage presence marking her out as destined for great things.
